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Oh my....Very intense recovery. From your comment above it sounds like you had radiation which led...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996164/

Discussion: Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

Hi @kedisaacs , I had DIEP- flap surgery about four years ago, when I was 39....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286231/

Discussion: Are there any medical advantages to going flat over doing DIEP flap?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 4:02pm

No worries. I understand. I have a friend who just listened to her Dr without even...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1110306/

Discussion: Breast cancer prevention

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2024

I had a DIEP flap attempted and conjunction with a VLNT surgery, so my post surgical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197328/

Discussion: Diep Flap Surgery: What should I know about recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

DIEP-FLAP for one breast (my plastic surgeon later did a breast lift on the other side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765837/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to lymph nodes. Would you choose chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

Such a big decision. Women make their choice for all sorts of reasons. My DIEP flap...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996433/

Discussion: Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2024

I had a DIEP Flap after radiation (one breast) instead of an implant - some of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153992/

Discussion: Reconstruction after radiation Implants vs fat grafting?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2024

Hi @sandyjr, Your best option is to contact your insurance company to determine if they cover...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/321997/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2021

Yes. ILC with large clump of cysts nearby in R. Breast. Hoping for same surveillance routine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006643/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

I was diagnosed with TNBC Dec 2019. Only one breast was involved, with benign lump in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776822/

Discussion: Double or single mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

Sandy@dyr, where do I begin? Had stage 2 breast cancer left 27 years ago. Had lumpectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208265/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2019

Dear Mellss, Tana here & I'm in Victoria, Australia. 11 years ago I was considering reconstruction...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/215243/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2019

I think all oncology docs have their own plan. My process was start with chemo to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826072/

Discussion: Chemo first vs Surgery first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

Hello, I had a double Mastectomy in September of 2020. I chose the reconstruction route because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731288/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2022

Hi, first time seeing this group and am thankful… I’m 50 years old, very active and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1051820/

Discussion: Anyone taking Lupron (leuprolide) for breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2024

Hello, the radiologist said he believed it was benign but was not going to forget about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956004/

Discussion: Were you anxious before your first post-surgery mammogram?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

I'm thinking that sounds like a VERY good option for you, considering your family history. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959811/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

I have had LOTS of surgery, including a DIEP flap, in my life and what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122714/

Discussion: DIEP Breast Reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2024

Hi @ccc1965 10 days should cover it, I would think, but maybe more depending on age?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328296/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16 10:39am

Hello, I had a double mastectomy with implants and radiation. The implants were done at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955457/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

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